Table 1.
Sociodemographic characteristics of the sample.
| Variables | Intervention group (n = 27) | Control group (n = 25) | χ2/t |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) or n (%) | Mean (SD) or n (%) | p | |
| Age | 66.59 (17.25) | 60.96 (17.56) | 0.252 |
| Gender | 0.845 | ||
| Males | 6 (22.2%) | 5 (20%) | |
| Females | 21 (77.8%) | 20 (80%) | |
| Relationship | 0.139 | ||
| Spouse | 19 (70.4%) | 11(44%) | |
| Son | 7 (25.9%) | 11 (44%) | |
| Others | 1 (3.7%) | 3 (12%) | |
| Co-existence | 0.629 | ||
| With a partner | 20(74.1%) | 17 (68%) | |
| Without a partner | 7 (25.9%) | 8 (32%) | |
| Level of studies | 0.087 | ||
| No studies | 4 (14.8%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Primary studies | 9 (33.3%) | 5 (20%) | |
| Secondary studies | 5 (18.5%) | 5 (20%) | |
| University studies | 9 (33.3%) | 15 (60%) | |
| Employment situation | 0.447 | ||
| Active | 5 (18.5%) | 10 (40%) | |
| Retirees | 15 (55.6%) | 11 (44%) | |
| Housework | 5 (18.5%) | 3 (12%) | |
| Unemployed | 1 (3.7%) | 1 (i4%) | |
| Monthly salary | 0.288 | ||
| IMW | 4 (14.8%) | 5 (20%) | |
| Between 1 and 2 IMW | 11 (40.7%) | 9 (36%) | |
| Between 2 and 3 IMW | 9 (33.9%) | 4 (16%) | |
| More than 10 IMW | 3 (11.1%) | 7 (28%) | |
| Number of caregivers | 0.099 | ||
| 1 | 20 (74.1%) | 13(52%) | |
| More than 1 | 7 (25.9%) | 12 (48%) |
IMW, Interprofessional minimum wage.